Local 701

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Good morning brothers and sisters. Today I finally have a few minutes to get a few things that have been handed to me up and on the website.

Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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Connecticut members tell Congress: ‘No public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax breaks’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders participated in a town hall in Connecticut to sound the alarm about cuts to public services. — Apr 29
100 days: Over 100 attacks on workers
In its first 100 days, the Trump presidency has unleashed a wave of attacks on workers and unions. — Apr 29
AFSCME members to Congress: Veterans deserve respect, not service cuts
Veterans will suffer if Congress goes through with dangerous budget cuts. — Apr 29
Maryland members oppose public service cuts to pay for billionaire tax cuts
The importance of leaving public services alone was the topic at a Maryland town hall on Monday. — Apr 29
The new administration is putting workers’ lives at risk. We must fight for worker safety.
On Workers Memorial Day, we honor the more than 5,000 workers killed on the job every year. — Apr 28